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Telecommunications Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
December 3, 2001
7:00 P.M. Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to arder at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Bible.
Members Present: Rollin Bible, Jerry Brown, Scott Hugstad-Vaa, John Magnusson,
Dale Rodell, David Westbrook
Members Absent:
Others Present: Charles Grawe, Mark Moore, Ellen Martin, Denis LaComb,
Randy Titchner
2. Approval of A eg nda
Mr. Bible asked for changes to the agenda. Mr. LaComb said he would like to discuss
the recen± government seriPs. The agPn�� was ��proved with the a���ti�n of discussion
of the government series. .
3. A�proval Minutes of June 4, 2001
1YIr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Brown, to approve the minutes of June 4, 2001.
Motion passed unanimous.
4. Public Hearing on Cable Rate Increase
Mr. Grawe pravided a brief explanation of the City's policy to hold a hearing for the rate
increase, but noted that under federal law, the City only regulates the Basic Cable portion
of the rate. He also said the proposed basic rate increase is within the guidelines
established by the FCC. � �
Mr. Bible opened the hearing and asked for public comment.
Mr. Bible said he is frustrated that the City has little control over the rate increases and
predicted there would be a competitive cable service offered in the near future.
Mr. Randy Titchner of 13644 Upper Elkwood Court said his concerns regard the
function of the cable system, but these can be addressed in the franchise negotiation. He
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said he believes the company should develop new technologies. He also expressed
concern over how the various channels were packaged by the company.
5. Municipal Center Update
Mr. Grawe said the building is complete and offered a brief tour of the cable facilities
following the meeting.
6. Public Access Subcommittee Update
Mr. Brown said the next Subcommittee meeting is December 12th. He said more
meeting will be necessary. He noted that the review of tapes for playback is a major
obstacle at this time. He said the Subcommittee would like to solicit public input at the
March 2002 meeting.
7. 4th Quarter Complaint Log
Mr. Moore noted only three complaints in the fourth quarter.
8. Coardinator's Report
Mr. Moore said he is resolving remaining Municipal Center issues and training the staff
on the new equipment. He upgraded the playback controller and is now telecasting over
� be: optics. �I� is organ;z:ng tr�e old e�uipmer�t fcr fiat�ure us�.
Three new programs on the channel include Guard-Start, In a Heartbeat, and the ribbon
cutting ceremony. He hopes to add the programming schedule to the cable navigator.
Other projects include adjusting security carneras at Liquor Store #1, creating an
employee video camera kit, and creating a fiber return path to Apple Valley High School. '
The Rosemount City Hall remodeling should be completed in January. Farnungton
meetings continue to go welL
i�. MOOTc atienued both th� NATOA anU P.�`u,�'TA co�ference this fall and r�ateu L
the MACTA dues for 2002 is expected to quadruple.
Mr. Moore presented a proposed channel schedule. Mr. Bible suggested choosing the
schedule �hat warks best by the staff's determination.
9. Other
Mr. LaComb asked for feedback on the government series. NIr. Moore said he would
provide the Committee with dubs of the series.
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Ms. Martin provided a brief update on the acquisition of HAS and said the company will
roll out new cable modem services.
10. Adj ourn
Mr. Westbrook moved, second by Mr. Rodell to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed
unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.